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Tongue cleaning apparatus

a cleaning apparatus and tongue technology, applied in the direction of medical preparations, pharmaceutical delivery mechanisms, etc., to achieve the effect of effective tongue scraping action and facilitate adhesion of soft candy

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-05
MYTHEN DANIEL RICHARD
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"The present invention is a dissolvable candy that has hard segments on one side and depressions on the other to stick to the roof of the mouth. The candy is designed to provide effective tongue scraping action. The user can repeatedly remove and reattach the candy to ensure complete coverage of the tongue until it is dissolved. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and effective way to clean the tongue while promoting oral hygiene."

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However, even for individuals having healthy periodontal tissues and practicing good oral hygiene, the back of the tongue is a significant source of oral malodor due to the production of volatile sulfur compounds.

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[0010] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the present invention includes a generally oval-shaped candy 10 made of soft edible material. In the preferred embodiment, the width of the candy 10 is approximately ¾ inch to 1 inch. The length of the candy is approximately 1 inch to 1¾ inch, and the thickness of the candy is approximately ⅛th inch to ⅜ inch.

[0011] The main body 10 is preferably a soft, pliable, dissolvable gelatinous or gum candy material, such as that used in GUMMI-BEAR or GUMMI-WORM type confections. A circular or oval blister 20 is formed on the bottom 10b of the candy using conventional confectionary techniques. The blister 20 is filled with a liquid freshening and / or disinfecting agent (not shown), for example, mouthwash, which is released onto the top of the tongue during use.

[0012] The top side 10t of candy 10 is generally smooth, but is formed to have small circular depressions 12 (resembling suction cups) that measure ⅛ inch to ⅜ inch in diameter and 1 / 64 inch to 1 / 32 inch...

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The present invention is a dissolvable candy which provides effective tongue scraping action. The candy is a soft pliable edible dissolvable candy material, such as a GUMMI-BEAR type confection, having a generally oval shape. A plurality of segments are formed with hard candy in one surface of the soft candy. Preferably, the segments have raised ridges which are suitable for abrading the tongue. A blister have a freshening agent is formed on the same side as the hard candy segments. A plurality of depressions are formed in another side of the soft candy to facilitate adhering the soft candy to the roof of the mouth.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a tongue cleaning apparatus, and more specifically to an oval-shaped candy which is soft and pliable for removably adhering to the roof of the user's mouth, and having hard candy segments formed in the surface of the soft candy for gently abrading the tongue to remove malodorous films. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Oral malodor, also known as bad breath or halitosis, is a common condition afflicting many people. The origin of oral malodor may be physiological or pathological in nature. However, even for individuals having healthy periodontal tissues and practicing good oral hygiene, the back of the tongue is a significant source of oral malodor due to the production of volatile sulfur compounds. [0003] Various devices are known for addressing oral malodor. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,226,197 discloses a tongue hygiene device shaped like a toothbrush but with a wider than normal head, short bristles and a scraper. A...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61K9/68
CPCA61K9/0056
Inventor MYTHEN, DANIEL RICHARD
Owner MYTHEN DANIEL RICHARD
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